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Godfathers and Godmothers

Charles Buck Theological Dictionary

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Persons who, at the baptism of infants, answer for their future conduct, and solemnly promise that they will renounce the devil and all his works, and follow a life of piety and virtue; and by these means lay themselves under an indispensable obligation to instruct them, and watch over their conduct.

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Buck, Charles. Entry for 'Godfathers and Godmothers'. Charles Buck Theological Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​cbd/​g/godfathers-and-godmothers.html. 1802.
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